4 teams clinched spots in Champions League knockout stages on Tuesday

Four teams punched their tickets to the Champions League knockout stages on Tuesday. It was a predictable quartet because all four of them were heavy favorites in their group, but they'll be happy to have wrapped up a place early. All four still have plenty to play for because they come out of two groups, which means they have to battle each other for first place and a seed in the round of 16 draw.

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Arsenal

The Gunners came from behind to top Ludogorets on Tuesday and now sit on 10 points, nine clear of third place. With just two matches to play in the group stage, they're through. But they've had a history of finishing second in the group and getting tough round of 16 draws, so you can bet they're gunning for first place this time around.

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Atletico Madrid

Antoine Griezmann was Atleti's hero on Tuesday, scoring twice to earn them a win against Rostov. They're perfect in the Champions League with 12 points from four matches and they even have a three point lead on second place Bayern Munich as they try to hold onto first.

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Bayern Munich

Only Atletico Madrid have gotten the best of Bayern in this Champions League, but nine points are still good enough to put them in the knockout stages. They're eight points clear of third place and now looking towards their second clash with Atleti, where a win could put them back atop the group.

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Paris Saint-Germain

PSG have picked up the necessary results in the Champions League, including a come-from-behind win over FC Basel on Tuesday, but they've hardly been impressive. Combine that with a rocky start in Ligue 1, where they're third place, and PSG have their share of doubters. But 10 points from four matches, nine ahead of third place, have them getting out of their Champions league group.